In view of persistent reports that the Japanese are concentrating troops at Paotou, in central Suiyuan, in preparation for a large-scale drive westward into Ninghsia and Kansu provinces, the Chinese High Command has ordered the Chinese troops stationed at Wuyuan, in western Suiyuan, to advance eastward towards Paotou to test the strength of the Japanese forces there. ninghsia and Kansu are of considerable importance to the Chinese, as overland communications with Russia are at present maintained through these two provinces.
According to Chinese reports, a clash has already occurred east of Anpai, about midway between Wu-yuan and Paotou, between Chinese troops commanded by General Shih Vu-shan, a former subordinate of General Feng Vu-hsiang, and a Japanese column. The result of the engagement, however, is unknow
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